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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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